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As more and more people and organisations are affected by the austerity agenda and cuts to public services, there is increased risk that the person-centred nature of safeguarding practice will be consumed by procedure and managerialism. With a unique focus on safeguarding both adults and children, this important text considers the professional responsibilities not just of social workers, but of practitioners across a range of Health, Police, Education and voluntary services who will often be involved in the process of protecting the more vulnerable members of society. Including in-depth analysis of the relevant research literature, as well as official evidence from Serious Case Reviews, the book will broaden readers' knowledge and understanding of the specialist skills required to practice safeguarding effectively, as well as of the need for agencies and professionals to communicate and work collaboratively in order to achieve the best possible outcomes. Using explicit learning objectives and reflective questions to encourage readers to think critically about their own assumptions in practice, the book provides coverage of topics such as: * The significance of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 in safeguarding adults * The complexities of safeguarding children in cases of parental substance misuse * The impact of social media and digitisation on safeguarding practice * The tensions involved in safeguarding practice within different cultures * The challenges of interprofessional safeguarding in relation to domestic abuse Written by a team of expert authors, this impressive volume is a comprehensive sourcebook for students and practitioners alike.

Author Biography

Georgina Koubel is Senior Lecturer in the School of Public Health, Midwifery and Social Work at Canterbury Christ Church University, UK. She has co-authored two other books with Palgrave: Rights, Risks and Responsibilities: Interprofessional Working in Health and Social Care (2012) and The Challenge of Person-centred Care: An Interprofessional Perspective (2008).

Table of Contents

PART I: SAFEGUARDING: BUILDING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING1. Constructing Safeguarding; Georgina Koubel2. Safeguarding and Social Work with Children; Cheryl Yardley3. Learning the Lessons from Serious Case Reviews (Children); Cathy Pilkington4. Learning from Serious Case Reviews (Adults and Mental Health Inquiries); Cathy Pilkington5. Safeguarding Adults and the Law: the significance of the Mental Capacity Act 2005; Matthew GrahamPART II: SAFEGUARDING: WORKING THROUGH DILEMMAS IN PRACTICE6. Parental Substance Misuse and Safeguarding Children; Bob Cecil 7. Safeguarding Children with Disabilities; Tim Odell8. Safeguarding in Learning Disability Practice: Rights, Risk, Vulnerability and Empowerment; Julie Potten9. Safeguarding in Mental Health; Charley Melville-Wiseman10. Safeguarding Older People; Hilary BrightonPART III: SAFEGUARDING: ENGAGING WITH COMPLEX AND EMERGING ISSUES11. Safeguarding in the Context of Cultural Difference; Helen Carr12. Interprofessional Working in Safeguarding: the challenge of Domestic Abuse; Sari Sirkia-Weaver13. Safeguarding: the Abuse of Power and the Betrayal of Trust; Janet Melville-Wiseman14. Safeguarding in the Digital Age; Georgina Koubel and Marnie Johnston15. Safeguarding Adults and Children: Dilemmas and Complex Practice16. Conclusion: Georgina Koubel.

Review

'There are any number of books on safeguarding adults and safeguarding children; what makes this book so valuable is that it considers both. It is an engaging and informative read, and really encourages students to reflect on their own practice. An enthusiastic recommendation from me!' Dr Jackie Robinson, Principal Lecturer in Social Work, De Montfort University, UK
'This is an ambitious, comprehensive attempt to review current safeguarding practice, informed by up to date evidence from serious case reviews and contemporary research sources. It will support both students and practitioners to develop their reflective practice in relation to safeguarding.' Peter Ayling, Senior Lecturer in Social Work, University of Worcester, UK
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There are any number of books on safeguarding adults and safeguarding children; what makes this book so valuable is that it considers both. It is an engaging and informative read, and really encourages students to reflect on their own practice. An enthusiastic recommendation from me!' - Dr Jackie Robinson, Principal Lecturer in Social Work, De Montfort University, UK 'This is an ambitious, comprehensive attempt to review current safeguarding practice, informed by up to date evidence from serious case reviews and contemporary research sources. It will support both students and practitioners to develop their reflective practice in relation to safeguarding.' - Peter Ayling, Senior Lecturer in Social Work, University of Worcester, UK

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As more and more people and organisations are affected by the austerity agenda and cuts to public services, there is increased risk that the person-centred nature of safeguarding practice will be consumed by procedure and managerialism. With a unique focus on safeguarding both adults and children, this important text considers the professional responsibilities not just of social workers, but of practitioners across a range of Health, Police, Education and voluntary services who will often be involved in the process of protecting the more vulnerable members of society. Including in-depth analysis of the relevant research literature, as well as official evidence from Serious Case Reviews, the book will broaden readers' knowledge and understanding of the specialist skills required to practice safeguarding effectively, as well as of the need for agencies and professionals to communicate and work collaboratively in order to achieve the best possible outcomes. Using explicit learning objectives and reflective questions to encourage readers to think critically about their own assumptions in practice, the book provides coverage of topics such as: * The significance of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 in safeguarding adults * The complexities of safeguarding children in cases of parental substance misuse * The impact of social media and digitisation on safeguarding practice * The tensions involved in safeguarding practice within different cultures * The challenges of interprofessional safeguarding in relation to domestic abuse Written by a team of expert authors, this impressive volume is a comprehensive sourcebook for students and practitioners alike.

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'There are any number of books on safeguarding adults and safeguarding children; what makes this book so valuable is that it considers both. It is an engaging and informative read, and really encourages students to reflect on their own practice. An enthusiastic recommendation from me!' Dr Jackie Robinson, Principal Lecturer in Social Work, De Montfort University, UK 'This is an ambitious, comprehensive attempt to review current safeguarding practice, informed by up to date evidence from serious case reviews and contemporary research sources. It will support both students and practitioners to develop their reflective practice in relation to safeguarding.' Peter Ayling, Senior Lecturer in Social Work, University of Worcester, UK

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Addresses both safeguarding children and adults, recognising the overlap among the areas of expertise and practice in protection

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